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What probiotic is safe for my dog with allergies on prescription food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 6 years and 4 months old | 50 lbs

My dog has extreme food and environmental allergies I want to give him probiotics but not sure which one would be best considering his allergies. His on prescription dog food and I don't want to make his allergies worse

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on November 25th, 2016

Forti-Flora (made by Purina) is approved for use in pets with food allergies. Although it is beef-flavored, the flavoring is made from a hydrolyzed protein that cannot trigger any allergic response - so this is my usual "go-to" probiotic choice for a pet with allergies like this.

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